Jamie Simpson wrote: It may not be a natural
> ecosystem, but it appears to be sustainable, at least for a few
> rotations of the trees.
Yes, as long as one does not get greedy with the number of head on any
given acreage. If I have a choice between brush control by use of animal
or herbicide, it's a no brainer. Common sense goes a long way with
animal management under a southern pine stand.
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From: Don Staples <dstaples at livingston.net>
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Subject: Re: Agroforesty and animals
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 1997 09:34:02 -0800
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